A official Signal Corps photo, with an unidentified officer, addressing 2nd Tank Destroyer Group personnel. Photo courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

This is the first of a series of official and "Confidential" photos provided to Col. George G. Elms, of the 2nd TD Group. They were provided to him to familiarize him and his officers with the new type of German tank. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

This is the first of a series of official and "Confidential" photos provided to Col. George G. Elms, of the 2nd TD Group. They were provided to him to familiarize him and his officers with the new type of German tank. I believe this is the Tiger II, which was often incorrectly called the "King Tiger" by Allied soldiers. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Another photo of the Tiger II, but this time taken from the rear, to show the rear and exhaust areas. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Another shot of the Tiger II showing the right side of the unit. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Another Tiger II being examined by allied soldiers. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Although the previous images were German tanks, this one looks like a heavily camouflaged M36 and crew. The chassis and turret seem to be covered in netting, which obscures almost all of the unit's details. Photo courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

A official Signal Corps photo, with an unidentified officer, addressing 2nd Tank Destroyer Group personnel. Photo courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

This is the first of a series of official and "Confidential" photos provided to Col. George G. Elms, of the 2nd TD Group. They were provided to him to familiarize him and his officers with the new type of German tank. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

This is the first of a series of official and "Confidential" photos provided to Col. George G. Elms, of the 2nd TD Group. They were provided to him to familiarize him and his officers with the new type of German tank. I believe this is the Tiger II, which was often incorrectly called the "King Tiger" by Allied soldiers. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Another photo of the Tiger II, but this time taken from the rear, to show the rear and exhaust areas. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Another shot of the Tiger II showing the right side of the unit. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Another Tiger II being examined by allied soldiers. Courtesy of Kristin Larsen.

Although the previous images were German tanks, this one looks like a heavily camouflaged M36 and crew. The chassis and turret seem to be covered in netting, which obscures almost all of the unit's details. Photo courtesy of Kristin Larsen.